Name: On this day in NY sports history, Jackie Robinson becomes first African American player to play in MLB
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Description: On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American to play in MLB. Find out about the road that Jackie took to get to the MLB and his impact on the game going forward.

Mets

On a live episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac recorded on the third night of the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk to SNY Mets Reporter Steve Gelbs, who shares his perspective on where things stand between the Mets and Pete Alonso, as the slugger’s free agent market begins to heat up.

Will time run out on the Mets and Pete Alonso? | The Mets Pod

SNY's Steve Gelbs, Todd Zeile, Jim Duquette, and Dave Lennon discuss potential starting pitching moves the Mets could make before the 2025 season and what's the ceiling for Japanese pitcher Roki Sakaki.

Could Roki Sasaki have a Paul Skenes type season? | Mets Hot Stove

SNY's Steve Gelbs speaks with Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns about the Mets decision to sign Clay Holmes and turn him into a starter, discussions with Jose Iglesias and Jesse Winker, and where Luisangel Acuna will fit in the 2025 lineup.

David Stearns on turning Clay Holmes into a Mets starter, Carlos Mendoza's input in decision

Agent Scott Boras avoids commenting on the Juan Soto deal since it's in the physical stage and provides an update on the markets for Pete Alonso and Sean Manaea.

Scott Boras on Pete Alonso, Sean Manaea, and the Mets plans for the offseason

On a live episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac recorded on the second night of the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk to Will Sammon of The Athletic about the Mets’ chances to make a trade for White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet, and what prospects would likely need to be included in any potential deal for the top-line hurler.

Can the Mets trade for Garrett Crochet, and what prospects would it cost? | The Mets Pod

On Mets Hot Stove, former Mets GM Jim Duquette proposes a trade between New York and the White Sox for pitcher Garrett Crochet that includes Luisangel Acuna, Kevin Parada, and Drew Gilbert.

What could a Mets trade for Garrett Crochet look like? | Mets Hot Stove

On a live episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac recorded on the second night of the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk to Will Sammon of The Athletic about the Mets chances to sign Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki.

Do the Mets have a real shot at signing Roki Sasaki? | The Mets Pod

New York Mets analyst Ron Darling joins Sal Licata to discuss the signing of Juan Soto and how it ranks in the history of the franchise.

Ron Darling reacts to Juan Soto trade and impact on the Mets

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns explains how the front office views Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, where Kodai Senga is in his rehab, and plans for Clay Holmes next season.

Mets' David Stearns on Roki Sasaki, Kodai Senga, and Clay Holmes as a starter

Yankees

SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino along with former Mets GM Terry Collins, analyst John Harper, and host Sal Licata react to the New York Yankees agreeing to an 8-year, $218 million deal with free agent pitcher Max Fried.

MLB Insider reacts to Max Fried and the Yankees agreeing to an 8-year, $218 million deal

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone says while the team wanted Juan Soto back and the front office did everything they could, it just didn't happen. Boone is confident they will have a great team for next season still and shares his praise for Luke Weaver and Anthony Volpe.

Aaron Boone reacts to Juan Soto's departure from the Yankees for the Mets

SNY's Steve Gelbs and Andy Martino speak about Juan Soto's decision to sign with the Mets over the Yankees despite their offers having a similar monetary value.

Why Juan Soto chose the future of the Mets over the future of the Yankees | Hot Stove

The SNY Baseball Night in NY crew talks about Juan Soto signing with the Mets. Was there anything specific about the Yankees that may have sent him over the bridge to Queens? Find out more about what Soto values most and why he may have taken the deal from the Mets.

Soto burns bridges with Bronx and heads to Queens

SNY's Eamon McAnaney and Todd Zeile speak about Juan Soto's decision to sign with the Mets over re-signing with the Yankees and if it was all about the money or Steve Cohen's ability to persuade Soto with his vision for the future of the franchise.

How did Mets take Juan Soto from Yankees?

What is the possibility that Juan Soto will be headed to the Mets or Yanks? Hear more about the Mets and Yankees priorities heading into the Winter Meetings as Dexter Henry brings on Tyler Ward and Hector Beauchamp to talk Juan Soto and more. 

Juan Soto headlines MLB Winter Meetings

On SportsNite, Bryan Hoch joins Chelsea Sherrod to break down what the Mets are getting in Clay Holmes and where the Yankees bullpen goes from here.

Clay Holmes leaves the Bronx, heads to Queens to join Mets | SportsNite

On Baseball Night in New York, Jim Duquette shares the latest on Juan Soto with Sal Licata and offers a general manager's inside perspective on dealing with Scott Boras and how the Soto pursuit can reach the finish line.

An inside look at dealing with super agent Scott Boras amidst the Juan Soto drama | Baseball Night in NY

Jets

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers discusses his mobility in the pocket now and throughout his career and how this team can utilize the last four games of the year.

Aaron Rodgers on his mobility and leadership in Jets' clubhouse

New York Jets CB Sauce Gardner says he's ready to go this weekend against the Jaguars and will do whatever it takes to stop losing and turn this team around.

Sauce Gardner will do 'whatever it takes' to change culture of the Jets

On Jets Final Drive, SNY Jets reporter Jeane Coakley, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes, and The Athletic Jets beat reporter Zack Rosenblatt debate if the Jets should consider trading Breece Hall for future assets and have 2024 rookie running backs Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis lead their backfield next season.

Could Jets trade Breece Hall and have Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis lead 2025 backfield? | Jets Final Drive

SNY Jets reporter Jeane Coakley, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes, and The Athletic Jets beat reporter Zack Rosenblatt discuss if the Jets or the Giants are in the better position to succeed in the future.

Which New York football team is in the better position? | Jets Final Drive

On Jets Final Drive, SNY Jets reporter Jeane Coakley, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes, and The Athletic Jets beat reporter Zack Rosenblatt break down New York's Week 14 matchup with the Miami Dolphins.

Jets vs. Dolphins Week 14 recap: Why do Jets keep losing one-possession games? | Jets Final Drive

Jets' interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich discusses the offensive performance in Week 14, being eliminated from playoff contention, and player injuries.

Jets' interim head coach Jeff Ulbirch on missing playoffs and Week 14 performance

Another disappointing Sunday for the Jets and Giants. Where do the Giants go from here, what went wrong for the Jets in Miami and is there anything left for NY football fans to be excited about?

Nothing doing again for NY football this Sunday after losses by Jets and Giants

Jets tight end Tyler Conklin and receiver Davante Adams talk about the frustration of losing close games, like their 32-26 loss to Miami on Sunday. Conklin: "We gotta keep fighting, it is what it is."  

Tyler Conklin and Davante Adams vow to 'keep fighting' for their Jets' teammates after loss to Dolphins

After the Jets lost to the Dolphins 32-26, Garrett Wilson spoke about the franchise missing the playoffs for the 14th consecutive season and the team continuing to find new ways to lose. 

Garrett Wilson shares thoughts on Jets' 2024 season: 'I don't feel good'

Giants

The Giants appeared to be on the verge of tying their game with Saints late in the fourth quarter but a blocked field goal attempt led to another "disappointing loss" for Big Blue. Head coach Brian Daboll added, "They battled their tails off... happy with how they competed... it's tough to lose a game like that at the end."

Brian Daboll meets media after blocked field goal leads to 'disappointing loss' for Giants

Following the Giants' 14-11 loss to the Saints, wide receivers Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton speak about the Giants' lack of offense, having a 2-11 record, and the plane that flew over MetLife Stadium calling the Giants a "dumpster fire."

Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton on plane that flew over MetLife Stadium calling Giants a 'dumpster fire'

Watch for more on best bets for NFL Week 14. The Jets will be without Breece Hall and the Giants have lost seven straight games, so can either of them get a win?

Best bets for NFL Week 14 including Jets and Giants

Giants quarterback Drew Lock will start for the second straight week and the added repetitions in practice with the "ones" allowed the team to adjust his cadence in the huddle, led to improved chemistry with his receivers and more consistent footwork on his part. Lock also talked about the feedback he got from head coach Brian Daboll about improvements he can make to his game: "When we broke the game down, we both saw what I did right against Dallas and what I did wrong. It was good to be on the same page."

Giants' Drew Lock 'excited' for second consecutive start at QB against Saints

Giants WR Malik Nabers' rookie season has been both a learning experience and a challenge. After his dynamic start, NFL opponents took notice and have emphasized containing Nabers: "I've been trying my best to try to get as many yards after the catch as possible. The defense is keying on me even more rather than they were in the first weeks. I've got to make some adjustments." He is however determined to bring success to the struggling franchise adding, "Things haven't been going the right way... I'm trying to work on turning that narrative around."

Malik Nabers reflects on challenges of his rookie season with Giants

Giants DE Kayvon Thibodeaux discusses what it takes to become a leader, what it would mean for the Giants to get back in the win column, former Giants having success this season, and more.

Giants DE Kayvon Thibodeaux on team leadership, getting back in the win column and more

WFAN's Danielle McCartan joins Dexter Henry to react to the Giants Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys. Watch to hear more about team injuries and what fans need to see from the Giants to stay interested for the remainder of this dreadful season.

Giants can’t deliver all the fixings on Thanksgiving

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll meets the media on Thanksgiving after Big Blue fell to the Dallas Cowboys, 27-20.  The Giants dropped their record to 2-10, forcing Daboll to explain his team’s seventh straight loss, and also to face questions about his own job security.

Brian Daboll addresses another Giants loss to the Cowboys, plus his own job security questions

Knicks

After the Knicks got knocked out of the NBA Cup by the Hawks, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns discuss Trae Young rolling dice on the Knicks logo as the game ended, the officiating, and blowing a double-digit third quarter lead.

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns on Trae Young rolling dice on Knicks logo

Following the Knicks 108-100 loss to the Hawks in the NBA Cup, coach Tom Thibodeau speaks about the officiating and the team's blown lead in the third quarter.

Tom Thibodeau criticizes officiating after Knicks NBA Cup loss to Hawks

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau talks about improved defense and timely plays as the Knicks pulled out a tough victory in Toronto, pushing past the Raptors 113-108.  Thibodeau highlighted the play of Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, and the trust that the players have for each other.

Tom Thibodeau sees Knicks trusting each other in win over Toronto

SNY’s Honda SportsNite crew recaps and reacts to a big win for the Knicks, as they pulled out a 113-108 victory over Toronto on Monday night. OG Anunoby's clutch block helped push the Knicks over the Raptors, in Anunoby's first game back in Toronto since being traded to New York last season.

OG Anunoby goes back to Toronto, Knicks leave with a big victory | SportsNite

To a man, the Knicks knew their poor game starts of late would come back to bite them and on Saturday night, the Pistons handed them a 120-111 loss. Josh Hart said "We can't keep digging ourselves out of a hole." Jalen Brunson offered that, "It took us a while to kind of put our foot on the gas." Mikal Bridges felt the team's lack of defensive intensity also played a part: "You know, I think we pick and choose... we ain't that good to be able to just pick when we gonna play defense." 

Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson break down what went wrong in the Knicks' 120-111 loss to Detroit

 Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau sensed from the opening tip that it was going to be a rough night for his team in their 120-111 loss to Detroit: "The way we started the game, you know, they got going offensively and we weren't into the ball, didn't challenge shots... got into a big hole early and then played from behind the whole game."

Tom Thibodeau laments dreadful Knicks start in loss to Pistons

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley and Eamon McAnaney react to the Knicks' fourth straight win, Precious Achiuwa returning to the lineup, and Jalen Brunson's back.

Ian Begley on Precious Achiuwa's return to Knicks, update on Jalen Brunson's back | SportsNite

OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges speaks about the Knicks' 125-101 win over the Hornets, playing at Madison Square Garden, and Anunoby's blocks.

OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges react to Knicks' win over Hornets

Following the Knicks' 125-101 win over the Hornets, coach Tom Thibodeau speaks about the starters setting the tone in the second half, OG Anunoby's defense, and winning four games in a row.

Tom Thibodeau on Knicks' second half dominance in win against Hornets

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